03/24/2015
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"To keep us safe, different agencies within the Department of Homeland Security must effectively coordinate and cooperate while also working closely with other Federal, State, and local agencies."
"I was disappointed by the significant proposed cuts for FEMA preparedness grant programs."
"State and local jurisdictions just cannot effectively plan for, establish, and maintain their preparedness programs when support from their Federal partner is inconsistent."
"But I will check with them. I haven't heard that they don't need that money, and that that money isn't essential."